West Metro 2020 Season Update
The Board of Directors met Tuesday, May 26th, to discuss holding a summer season for the league and would like your opinion before making a final decision.
First some background information.
As Minnesota’s number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, most cities including Eden Prairie, have still not determined if they will allow league play in their parks. The city needs to decide what they’ll do, but so do we, on behalf of the entire league. At this point, the City believes they will have a decision around June 15th, with the earliest possible season opening date around July 5th.
The consensus of the board is that, unless a sustained, significant reduction in COVID-19 cases is underway across Minnesota and the Twin Cities area, we will not feel safe bringing 150 senior ballplayers together to play. However, if we assume that conditions may improve, we need to know how it would work and who is interested in holding the season. If we move forward, we will only do so in a way we’ve determined is needed, for everyone’s safety.
When and if the City of Eden Prairie re-opens facilities for softball, the board will meet again to decide if we feel a season of West Metro Senior Softball makes sense. Our decision will be based on information from all of the legitimate medical and public policy sources we have available. We will adapt our plans if needed and announce our final decision in time to hold registration and assemble teams.
Most of the proposal we’re developing is adapted from plans recently announced by a coalition of all the major senior softball organizations in the U.S., including SSUSA. The full SSUSA tournament procedure is available at www.seniorsoftball.com. We have however, taken an even more conservative approach than these organizations to protecting everyone, even if it means sacrificing the season.
Given all this (please read the full proposal here) and considering your own thoughts on the pandemic situation, please click on the link below, to fill out the one-question survey. Please let us know by responding by this coming Tuesday, June 2nd.
First some background information.
As Minnesota’s number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, most cities including Eden Prairie, have still not determined if they will allow league play in their parks. The city needs to decide what they’ll do, but so do we, on behalf of the entire league. At this point, the City believes they will have a decision around June 15th, with the earliest possible season opening date around July 5th.
The consensus of the board is that, unless a sustained, significant reduction in COVID-19 cases is underway across Minnesota and the Twin Cities area, we will not feel safe bringing 150 senior ballplayers together to play. However, if we assume that conditions may improve, we need to know how it would work and who is interested in holding the season. If we move forward, we will only do so in a way we’ve determined is needed, for everyone’s safety.
When and if the City of Eden Prairie re-opens facilities for softball, the board will meet again to decide if we feel a season of West Metro Senior Softball makes sense. Our decision will be based on information from all of the legitimate medical and public policy sources we have available. We will adapt our plans if needed and announce our final decision in time to hold registration and assemble teams.
Most of the proposal we’re developing is adapted from plans recently announced by a coalition of all the major senior softball organizations in the U.S., including SSUSA. The full SSUSA tournament procedure is available at www.seniorsoftball.com. We have however, taken an even more conservative approach than these organizations to protecting everyone, even if it means sacrificing the season.
Given all this (please read the full proposal here) and considering your own thoughts on the pandemic situation, please click on the link below, to fill out the one-question survey. Please let us know by responding by this coming Tuesday, June 2nd.
Special Offer from the UM Department of Physical Therapy!
Thanks to John Remington of the Roseville Senior league for the initial information and to John Hovde for checking the process out, we're happy to forward this to everyone in our league. This is a limited time offer, so act fast if you're interested!
The University of Minnesota, Division of Physical Therapy students and faculty are offering free online, video based physical therapy visits, commonly referred to as "telePT".
Online visits will be conducted through secure, online video conferencing software. Each visit will be conducted by a student physical therapist and supervised by a licensed physical therapist who is a University of Minnesota Division of Physical Therapy faculty member.
Individuals will be given a video based examination, and provided with recommendations to address their reasons for seeking physical therapy services.
Interested individuals should click on this link to review a consent form to receive online physical therapy services.
The University of Minnesota, Division of Physical Therapy students and faculty are offering free online, video based physical therapy visits, commonly referred to as "telePT".
Online visits will be conducted through secure, online video conferencing software. Each visit will be conducted by a student physical therapist and supervised by a licensed physical therapist who is a University of Minnesota Division of Physical Therapy faculty member.
Individuals will be given a video based examination, and provided with recommendations to address their reasons for seeking physical therapy services.
Interested individuals should click on this link to review a consent form to receive online physical therapy services.
A Gift from Mike
Mike Marrinan attended a softball training session and wants to share what he learned! Here's a note, followed by a YouTube link that could help us all become better hitters! Thanks, Mike!
"I was invited to a Senior Softball Hitting Clinic hosted by Alan Tanner in Florida.
Alan is an elite Major plus softball player and a great ambassador of our game.
He posted this Video back in December of 2018. It's about an hour long.
I learned a lot and it is a lot to absorb. My hope is that anyone that watches this video can pick up something that makes them a better player."
- Mike Marrinan
Click here or on the Photo to see the video!
"I was invited to a Senior Softball Hitting Clinic hosted by Alan Tanner in Florida.
Alan is an elite Major plus softball player and a great ambassador of our game.
He posted this Video back in December of 2018. It's about an hour long.
I learned a lot and it is a lot to absorb. My hope is that anyone that watches this video can pick up something that makes them a better player."
- Mike Marrinan
Click here or on the Photo to see the video!
Looking for Bats or other Softball gear? We have several sources in the league! Support your local entrepreneurs...
Check them Out!
Check them Out!
Welcome!
Are you over 50 and looking to play some ball? Check out this video.
Got info you'd like to share with the league? Why not send a note to the webmaster?
Important Links
Northwoods Division Summer Rules are Here...
National Division Summer Rules are Here...
Manager's Resources & Notes are Here
Did You Just Find Us? Or Forget to Sign-up? You Can Register and Join the League Anytime
General Summer Registration Information is available here
Want to know how we Operate? Go here!
The Registration Form is right here!
Our Liability Waiver is here. (required before participating...also available at the park.)
Northwoods Division Summer Rules are Here...
National Division Summer Rules are Here...
Manager's Resources & Notes are Here
Did You Just Find Us? Or Forget to Sign-up? You Can Register and Join the League Anytime
General Summer Registration Information is available here
Want to know how we Operate? Go here!
The Registration Form is right here!
Our Liability Waiver is here. (required before participating...also available at the park.)
|
|
|
Double your pleasure with two slow motion videos! |
|
|
|
|
Recorded at the Stardome on Jan. 17, 2019. Shot and edited by Gary Bingner of Quasimodo Advertising and Hold Tight Video.
|
Shot Dec. 20, 2018 at the Stardome.
High-speed softball action, slowed down for your viewing pleasure. |
A music video for all you winners out there. |
Talkin' Senior Softball, Dec. 2017. |
|
|
|
|
Get the New Year off to a winning start with this music video shot at the Holy Angels Dome in Richfield. (Music: Game Winner by Vulfpeck)
|
At our end-of-year VFW lunch, we chatted with a few enthusiastic players about what they love about West Metro Senior Softball.
|
The Weather Stone
Click The Stone for Current Weather & Forecasts
Well, not exactly a "Weather" event, but if you started at the top of this page, you know that we're in an indefinite delay to playing ball this spring & summer... Dang.
|
|